Not surprising really. Regimentalized military always suffers against the fluidity of "grass roots" military.
The US did it to Britain in 1770's. The VC did it to the US in the 1960's (with some help from the KGB). The Mujahadien (sp?) did it to the USSR in the 1980's (with some help from the CIA).
The difference between following orders and following your gut.
Give US troops free independant authority and watch how quick the Taliban gets swept up. Along with a bunch of collateral damage sure. You wanna make an omelet you need to break a few eggs. War may be hell but ethical war is unwinnable. NOW where did I put my Jericho missle ?
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